Green-emitting phosphors and devices thereof

ABSTRACT

A device including an LED light source optically coupled to a green-emitting U 6+ -doped phosphor having a composition selected from the group consisting of U 6+ -doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors, U 6+ -doped halide phosphors, U 6+ -doped oxyhalide phosphors, U 6+ -doped silicate-germanate phosphors, U 6+ -doped alkali earth oxide phosphors, and combinations thereof, is presented. The U 6+ -doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (A1)-(A12). The U 6+ -doped halide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions for formulas (B1)-(B3). The U 6+ -doped oxyhalide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (C1)-(C5). The U 6+ -doped silicate-germanate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (D1)-(D11). The U 6+ -doped alkali earth oxide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of formulas (E1)-(E11).

BACKGROUND

Current display device technology relies on liquid crystal displays (LCDs), which is one of the most widely used flat panel displays for industrial and residential applications. However, next-generation devices that will have low energy consumption, compact size, and high brightness, requiring improved color gamut (NTSC ratio).

LED backlight units (BLU) for use in displays are based on a combination of a blue LED, a green phosphor and a red phosphor. The color gamut of LED BLUs is largely determined by the choice of phosphors. Red phosphor K₂SiF₆:Mn⁴⁺ has a peak with full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 6 to 8 nm yields high color reproducibility in correspondence with the relative intensity of the emission peak. Green phosphor, β-SiAION: Eu²⁺ has a half width of 46 to 52 nm and has peak wavelength of 534 nm, which is not a pure green but greenish yellow in color. Accordingly, there is also a need for new green emitting phosphors that efficiently absorb blue radiation, provide high quantum efficiency, and have improved color rendering.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Briefly, in one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a device including an LED light source optically coupled to a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor having a composition selected from the group consisting of U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors, and combinations thereof. The U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (A1)-(A12). The U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions for formulas (B1)-(B3). The U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (C1)-(C5). The U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (D1)-(D11). The U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of formulas (E1)-(E11).

In another aspect, the present disclosure relates a device including an LED light source optically coupled to a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor selected from the group consisting of U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors, and combinations thereof, with the proviso that the U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors do not include Ba₂P₂O₇: U⁶⁺ and Ba₃P₂O₈: U⁶⁺ and the U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors do not include Ba₅P₃O₁₂F: U⁶⁺.

In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor selected from [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₈: U⁶⁺ and [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₆[B, Al, Ga, In]₅[P, V]₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺.

DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a device, in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a lighting apparatus, in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a lighting apparatus, in accordance with another embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a cutaway side perspective view of a lighting apparatus, in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a surface-mounted device (SMD), in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 6 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A1;

FIG. 7 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A1;

FIG. 8 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A1 in glass form;

FIG. 9 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A1 in glass form;

FIG. 10 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A1;

FIG. 11 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A8;

FIG. 12 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A2;

FIG. 13 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A2;

FIG. 14 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A2;

FIG. 15 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A2;

FIG. 16 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula B1;

FIG. 17 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula B1;

FIG. 18 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula B1;

FIG. 19 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula B1;

FIG. 20 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E1;

FIG. 21 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E1;

FIG. 22 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E1;

FIG. 23 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E1;

FIG. 24 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E1;

FIG. 25 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E1;

FIG. 26 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E1;

FIG. 27 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 28 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 29 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 30 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 31 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 32 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 33 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 34 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 35 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 36 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 37 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E2;

FIG. 38 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E3;

FIG. 39 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A3;

FIG. 40 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A3;

FIG. 41 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A4;

FIG. 42 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A4;

FIG. 43 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula B2;

FIG. 44 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula B3;

FIG. 45 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A5;

FIG. 46 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A5;

FIG. 47 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A5;

FIG. 48 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A5;

FIG. 49 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A5;

FIG. 50 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A5;

FIG. 51 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A6;

FIG. 52 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A6;

FIG. 53 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A6;

FIG. 54 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A6;

FIG. 55 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A6;

FIG. 56 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A6;

FIG. 57 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E4;

FIG. 58 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E4;

FIG. 59 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D1;

FIG. 60 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D1;

FIG. 61 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D1;

FIG. 62 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D1;

FIG. 63 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D2;

FIG. 64 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D2;

FIG. 65 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E5;

FIG. 66 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E5;

FIG. 67 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D3;

FIG. 68 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E6;

FIG. 69 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D4;

FIG. 70 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D4;

FIG. 71 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A7;

FIG. 72 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A7;

FIG. 73 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A7;

FIG. 74 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A7;

FIG. 75 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D5;

FIG. 76 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D5;

FIG. 77 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D5;

FIG. 78 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D5;

FIG. 79 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D6;

FIG. 80 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula C1;

FIG. 81 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula C2;

FIG. 82 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula C3;

FIG. 83 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula C3;

FIG. 84 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E8;

FIG. 85 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A8;

FIG. 86 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A8;

FIG. 87 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A8;

FIG. 88 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A8;

FIG. 89 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A9;

FIG. 90 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A9;

FIG. 91 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A9;

FIG. 92 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A9;

FIG. 93 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A9;

FIG. 94 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A9;

FIG. 95 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A9;

FIG. 96 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A10;

FIG. 97 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A10;

FIG. 98 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula C4;

FIG. 99 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E7;

FIG. 100 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E7;

FIG. 101 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula C5;

FIG. 102 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A11;

FIG. 103 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula A11;

FIG. 104 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D7;

FIG. 105 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D8;

FIG. 106 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D9;

FIG. 107 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D10;

FIG. 108 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula D11;

FIG. 109 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E9;

FIG. 110 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E10; and

FIG. 111 shows an excitation spectrum and an emission spectrum of a green emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor of formula E11.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following specification and the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, the term “or” is not meant to be exclusive and refers to at least one of the referenced components being present and includes instances in which a combination of the referenced components may be present, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Approximating language, as used herein throughout the specification and claims, may be applied to modify any quantitative representation that could permissibly vary without resulting in a change in the basic function to which it is related. Accordingly, a value modified by a term or terms, such as “about” and “substantially” is not limited to the precise value specified. In some instances, the approximating language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value.

Devices according to the present disclosure include an LED light source optically coupled to a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor selected from the group consisting of U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (A1)-(A12). In some embodiments, the U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors do not include Ba₂P₂O₇: U⁶⁺ and Ba₃P₂O₈: U⁶⁺. In some embodiments, the U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions for formulas (B1)-(B3). In some embodiments, the U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (C1)-(C5). In some embodiments, the U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors do not include Ba₅P₃O₁₂F: U⁶⁺. In some embodiments, the U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (D1)-(D11). In some embodiments, the U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of formulas (E1)-(E11).

Each formula of the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor may represent various compositions. The square brackets in the formulas (A1)-(A12), (B1)-(B3), (C1)-(C5), (D1)-(D11), and (E1)-(E11) indicate that at least one of the elements, is present in the phosphor composition, and any combination of two or more thereof may be present. For example, formula (A1) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O5: U⁶⁺ and encompasses at least one of Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg or any combination of two or more of Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg; and at least one of B, Al, Ga, In, or any combination of two or more of B, Al, Ga, In. Examples include BaBPO₅:U⁶⁺, SrBPO₅:U⁶⁺, MgAlPO₅:U⁶⁺, Sr[B_(x)Al_(1−x)]PO₅:U⁶⁺, where 0≤x≤1, or a combination thereof. Furthermore, the compositions of formulas (A1)-(A12), (B1)-(B3), (C1)-(C5), (D1)-(D11), and (E1)-(E11) show U⁶⁺ after the colon “:” in the formulas. This representation indicates that the phosphor compositions are doped with U⁶⁺ and may be referred to as U⁶⁺-doped phosphor.

As used herein, the term ‘phosphate-vanadate phosphor’ refers to a compound having a composition selected from the formulas (A1)-(A12) that encompasses P, V or a combination thereof.

As used herein, the term ‘silicate-germanate phosphor’ refers to a compound having a composition selected from the formulas (D1)-(D11) that encompasses Si, Ge, or a combination thereof.

The green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphors disclosed herein absorb radiation in the near-UV or blue region (a wavelength range between about 400 nm and 470 nm) and emit in a narrow region with an emission peak centered in a wavelength range from about 510 nm to about 540 nm, particularly from about 520 nm to about 530 nm. In some embodiments, these phosphors may be utilized in a phosphor blend to produce white light. These narrow green-emitting phosphors are useful in display applications, in particular.

The green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphors are activated or doped with an activator ion U⁶⁺. In some embodiments, an additional activator ion may be present such as Mn²⁺, Mn⁴⁺, Ce³⁺, Sn²⁺, Bi³⁺, Sb³⁺, Cr³⁺, Tb³⁺, Pr³⁺, Eu³⁺, Ti⁴⁺, In⁺, Tl⁺, Dy³⁺ and Pb²⁺.

In some embodiments, the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphor selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (A1)-(A12) and a combination thereof. Formula (A1) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₅: U⁶⁺; formula (A2) is Ba_(2−x)[Sr, Ca, Mg]_(x)[P_(1−y)V_(y)]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; wherein 0≤x≤2, 0≤y≤1, and x≠0 when y=0; formula (A3) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[P, V]₂O₉: U⁶⁺; formula (A4) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[P, V]₄O₁₃: U⁶⁺; formula (A5) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₈: U⁶⁺; formula (A6) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₆[B, Al, Ga, In]₅[P, V]₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺; formula (A7) is Ba_(3−x)[Sr, Ca, Mg]_(x)[P_(1−y), V_(y)]₂O₈: U⁶⁺, wherein 0≤x≤3, 0≤y≤1, and x≠0 when y=0; formula (A8) is A₂[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; formula (A9) is A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]O₄: U⁶⁺; formula (A10) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]₂O₆: U⁶⁺; formula (A11) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₇: U⁶⁺; and formula (A12) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₀[P, V]₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺, wherein, A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is selected from formula (A5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₈: U⁶⁺ and formula (A6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₆[B, Al, Ga, In]₅[P, V]₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺. In certain embodiments, the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphor is formula (A5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₈: U⁶⁺. Examples include, but are not limited to, Sr₄AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, Ba₄AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, Ca₄AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, SrBa₃AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, Sr₂Ba₂AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, or Sr₃BaAlPO₈: U⁶⁺. In certain embodiments, the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphor is formula (A6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₆[B, Al, Ga, In]₅[P, V]₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺. Examples include, but are not limited to, Ba₆Al₅P₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺, Ba₆Ga₅P₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺, Ba₆In₅P₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺, Ba₆Al₅V₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺, Ba₆Ga₅V₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺, or Ba₆In₅V₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺. Other non-limiting examples include SrBPO₅: U⁶⁺, BaBP₅: U⁶⁺, MgAlPO₅: U⁶⁺, Ca₂V₂O₇: U⁶⁺, Ba₂V₂O₇: U⁶⁺, CaMgV₂O₇: U⁶⁺, SrMgV₂O₇: U⁶⁺, Sr₄P₂O₉: U⁶⁺, Ca₄P₂O₉: U⁶⁺, Ba₃P₄O₁₃: U⁶⁺, Sr₃P₄O₁₃: U⁶⁺, Ca₁₀P₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺, Sr₁₀P₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺, Mg₃P₂O₈: U⁶⁺, Ca₃V₂O₈: U⁶⁺, Ba₃V₂O₈: U⁶⁺, BaMg₂V₂O₈: U⁶⁺, Cs₂CaP₂O₇: U⁶⁺, Cs₂SrP₂O₇: U⁶⁺, Cs₂CaV₂O₇: U⁶⁺, Cs₂SrV₂O₇: U⁶⁺, Li₂BaP₂O₇: U⁶⁺, NaCaPO₄: U⁶⁺, LiSrPO₄: U⁶⁺, NaSrPO₄: U⁶⁺, KSrPO₄: U⁶⁺, KBaVO₄: U⁶⁺, KSrVO₄: U⁶⁺, KCaVO₄: U⁶⁺, BaP₂O₆: U⁶⁺, CaV₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ba₃BPO₇: U⁶⁺ or Sr₃BPO₇: U⁶⁺.

In some embodiments, the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphor selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (B1)-(B3) and a combination thereof. Formula (B1) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]X₂: U⁶⁺; formula (B2) is A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]X₃: U⁶⁺; and formula (B3) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂X₄: U⁶⁺, wherein, A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof and X is F, Cl, Br or a combination thereof. Examples include, but are not limited to, CaF₂: U⁶⁺, BaF₂: U⁶⁺, BaFCl: U⁶⁺, BaFBr: U⁶⁺, LiBaF₃: U⁶⁺, or BaMgF₄: U⁶⁺. In some embodiments, the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphor selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (C1)-(C5) and a combination thereof. Formula (C1) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]O₃X: U⁶⁺; formula (C2) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[P, V]O₄X: U⁶⁺; formula (C3) is Ba_(5−n)[Sr, Ca, Mg]_(n)[P_(1−m), V_(m)]₃O₁₂X: U⁶⁺; wherein 0≤n≤5, 0≤m≤1, and n≠0 when m=0 and X═F; formula (C4) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₅[B, Al, Ga, In]₃O₉X: U⁶⁺; and formula (C5) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]O₄X: U⁶⁺, wherein, X is F, Cl, Br or a combination thereof. Examples include, but are not limited to, Ca₂BO₃Cl: U⁶⁺, Ca₂PO₄Cl: U⁶⁺, Ca₅(PO₄)₃Cl: U⁶⁺, Ba₅V₃O₁₂Cl: U⁶⁺, Sr₅(BO₃)₃Cl: U⁶⁺, or Sr₃GeO₄F: U⁶⁺. In some embodiments, the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphor selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (D1)-(D11) and a combination thereof. Formula (D1) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[Si, Ge]O₄: U⁶⁺; formula (D2) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]O₅: U⁶⁺; formula (D3) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; formula (D4) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][Si, Ge]O₃: U⁶⁺; formula (D5) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]₂O₈: U⁶⁺; formula (D6) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]O₇: U⁶⁺; formula (D7) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₆[Si, Ge]₂O₁₆: U⁶⁺; formula (D8) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]O₈: U⁶⁺; formula (D9) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₁[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]₄O₂₂: U⁶⁺; formula (D10) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₀[Si, Ge]O₂₀: U⁶⁺; and formula (D11) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]_(6.5)[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₁[Si, Ge]₅O₃₃: U⁶⁺. Examples include, but are not limited to, Ca₂SiO₄: U⁶⁺, Mg₂SiO₄: U⁶⁺, Ca₂GeO₄: U⁶⁺, Sr₂GeO₄: U⁶⁺, Sr₃SiO₅: U⁶⁺, Ca₃SiO₅: U⁶⁺, Ca₃Si₂O₇: U⁶⁺, MgSiO₃: U⁶⁺, BaGeO₃: U⁶⁺, BaAl₂Si₂O₈: U⁶⁺, SrAl₂Si₂O₈: U⁶⁺, CaAl₂Si₂O₈: U⁶⁺, BaGa₂Si₂O₈: U⁶⁺, CaAl₂SiO₇: U⁶⁺, Ba₃B₆Si₂O₁₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₁₁B₂Si₄O₂₂: U⁶⁺, Sr₃Al₁₀SiO₂₀: U⁶⁺, or Ba_(6.5)Al₁₁Si₅O₃₃: U⁶⁺. In some embodiments, the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth phosphor selected from the group consisting of compositions of formulas (E1)-(E11) and a combination thereof. Formula (E1) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₄O₇: U⁶⁺; formula (E2) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₆: U⁶⁺; formula (E3) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₆O₁₀: U⁶⁺; formula (E4) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₄: U⁶⁺; formula (E5) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; formula (E6) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₄O₃₃: U⁶⁺; formula (E7) is A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]O₃: U⁶⁺; formula (E8) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]O: U⁶⁺; formula (E9) is [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In, Sc]₂O₅: U⁶⁺; formula (E10) is A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₅O₁₀: U⁶⁺; and formula (E11) is A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In]₃O₉: U⁶⁺; wherein, A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof. Examples include, but are not limited to, CaAl₂B₂O₇: U⁶⁺, SrAl₂B₂O₇: U⁶⁺, BaAl₂B₂O₇: U⁶⁺, CaB₄O₇: U⁶⁺, SrB₄O₇: U⁶⁺, SrAl₃BO₇: U⁶⁺, CaAlB₃O₇: U⁶⁺, Ca₃B₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Sr₃B₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ba₃B₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Sr₃Al₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₃Al₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ba₂SrAl₂O₆: U⁶⁺, BaSr₂Al₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ba₂SrB₂O₆: U⁶⁺, BaSr₂B₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₃In₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Sr₃In₂O₆: U⁶⁺, SrB₆O₁₀: U⁶⁺, SrAl₂O₄: U⁶⁺, SrAlBO₄: U⁶⁺, Sr₄Al₂O₇: U⁶⁺, Ca₄Al₂O₇: U⁶⁺, Sr₁₀Ga₆Sc₄O₂₅: U⁶⁺, Ca₁₂Al₁₄O₃₃: U⁶⁺, LiSrBO₃: U⁶⁺, LiCaBO₃: U⁶⁺, SrO: U⁶⁺, LiBa₂B₅O₁₀: U⁶⁺, or LiSr₄B₃O₉: U⁶⁺.

In some embodiments, the device specifically for a backlight apparatus, includes a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor selected from the group consisting of Sr₃B₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₃B₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₁₀P₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺, Sr₁₀P₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺, Sr₄AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, Ba₄AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, Sr₂SiO₄: U⁶⁺, Ca₂SiO₄: U⁶⁺, Sr₃Al₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₃Al₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₁₂Al₁₄O₀₃₃: U⁶⁺, Ca₂Al₂SiO₇: U⁶⁺, Ca₂BO₃Cl: U⁶⁺, Ca₂PO₄Cl: U⁶⁺, Ca₅(PO₄)₃Cl: U⁶⁺, Sr₅(BO₃)₃Cl: U⁶⁺, Ca₂GeO₄: U⁶⁺, Sr₂GeO₄: U⁶⁺, Ca₃V₂O₈: U⁶⁺, NaCaPO₄: U⁶⁺, Ca₃In₂O₆: U⁶⁺, LiSrBO₃: U⁶⁺, LiCaBO₃: U⁶⁺, Sr₃Ga₂O₆: U⁶⁺ and LiSr₄B₃O₉: U⁶⁺.

Devices of the present disclosure may be used as lighting and backlight apparatuses for general illumination and display applications. Examples include chromatic lamps, plasma screens, xenon excitation lamps, UV excitation marking systems, automotive headlamps, home and theatre projectors, laser pumped devices, point sensors, liquid crystal display (LCD) backlight units, televisions, computer monitors, mobile phones, smartphone, tablet computers and other handheld devices that have a display including an LED source as described herein. The list of these applications is meant to be merely exemplary and not exhaustive.

FIG. 1 show a device 10, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The device 10 includes a LED light source 12 and a phosphor material 14 including a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor as described above in the present disclosure. The LED light source 12 may comprise a UV or blue emitting LED. In some embodiments, the LED light source 12 produces blue light in a wavelength range from about 440 nm to about 460 nm. In the device 10, the phosphor material 14 including the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor as described herein, is optically coupled to the LED light source 12. Optically coupled means that radiation from the LED light source 12 is able to excite the phosphor material 14, and the phosphor material 14 is able to emit light in response to the excitation by the radiation. The phosphor material 14 may be disposed on a part of the LED light source 12 or located remotely at a distance from the LED light source 12.

The general discussion of the example LED light source discussed herein is directed toward an inorganic LED based light source. However, as used herein, the term is meant to encompass all LED light sources such as semiconductor laser diodes (LD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or a hybrid of LED and LD. Further, it should be understood that the LED light source may be replaced, supplemented or augmented by another radiation source unless otherwise noted and that any reference to semiconductor, semiconductor LED, or LED chip is merely representative of any appropriate radiation source, including, but not limited to, LDs and OLEDs.

In some embodiments, the phosphor material 14 further includes a red emitting phosphor of formula I: A_(x)MF_(y)Mn⁴⁺, where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is an absolute value of a charge of the MF_(y) ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7. In some embodiments, formula I may be A₂[MF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, where M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, or a combination thereof. The red emitting phosphor of formula is optically coupled to the LED light source. The phosphors of formula I are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,497,973, and 8,906,724, and related patents assigned to the General Electric Company.

Examples of the red emitting phosphors of formula I include K₂[SiF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, K₂[TiF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, K₂[SnF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, Cs₂[TiF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, Rb₂[TiF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, Cs₂[SiF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, Rb₂[SiF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, Na₂[TiF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, Na₂[ZrF₆]:Mn⁴⁺, K₃[ZrF₇]:Mn⁴⁺, K₃[BiF₇]:Mn⁴⁺, K₃[YF₇]:Mn⁴⁺, K₃[LaF₇]:Mn⁴⁺, K₃[GdF₇]:Mn⁴⁺, K₃[NbF₇]:Mn⁴⁺ or K₃[TaF₇]:Mn⁴⁺. In certain embodiments, the phosphor of formula I is K₂SiFe:Mn⁴⁺.

The phosphor material 14 may be present in any form such as powder, glass, composite e.g., phosphor-polymer composite or phosphor-glass composite. Further, the phosphor material 14 may be used as a layer, sheet, strip, dispersed particulates, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the phosphor material 14 includes the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor in glass form. In some of these embodiments, the device 10 may include the phosphor material 14 in form of a phosphor wheel (not shown in figures). The phosphor wheel may include the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor in glass form. For example, the phosphor wheel may include a U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphor such as SrBPO₅: U⁶⁺ in glass form. A phosphor wheel and related devices are described in a previously filed patent application Serial No. PCT/US17/31654.

In some embodiments, the device 10 may be a backlight unit for display applications. In these embodiments, the phosphor material 14 including the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor, may be present in form of a sheet or strip that is mounted or disposed on a surface of the LED light source 12. A backlight unit and related devices are described in a previously filed patent application Ser. No. 15/370,762.

FIG. 2 illustrates a lighting apparatus or lamp 20, in accordance with some embodiments. The lighting apparatus 20 includes an LED chip 22, and leads 24 electrically attached to the LED chip 22. The leads 24 may comprise thin wires supported by a thicker lead frame(s) 26 or the leads 24 may comprise self supported electrodes and the lead frame may be omitted. The leads 24 provide current to LED chip 22 and thus cause it to emit radiation.

A layer 30 of a phosphor material including the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is disposed on a surface 21 of the LED chip 22. The phosphor layer 30 may be disposed by any appropriate method, for example using a slurry prepared by mixing silicone and the phosphor material. In one such method, a silicone slurry in which the phosphor material particles are randomly suspended is placed around the LED chip 12. This method is merely exemplary of possible positions of the phosphor layer 30 and LED chip 22. The phosphor layer 30 may be coated over or directly on the light emitting surface of the LED chip 22 by coating and drying the slurry over the LED chip 22. The light emitted by the LED chip 22 mixes with the light emitted by the phosphor material to produce desired emission.

With continued reference to FIG. 2, the LED chip 22 may be encapsulated within an envelope 28. The envelope 28 may be formed of, for example glass or plastic. The LED chip 22 may be enclosed by an encapsulant material 32. The encapsulant material 32 may be a low temperature glass, or a polymer or resin known in the art, for example, an epoxy, silicone, epoxy-silicone, acrylate or a combination thereof. In an alternative embodiment, the lighting apparatus 20 may only include the encapsulant material 32 without the envelope 28. Both the envelope 28 and the encapsulant material 32 should be transparent to allow light to be transmitted through those elements.

In some embodiments as illustrated in FIG. 3, a phosphor material 33 green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is interspersed within the encapsulant material 32, instead of being formed directly on the LED chip 22, as shown in FIG. 2. The phosphor material 33 may be interspersed within a portion of the encapsulant material 32 or throughout the entire volume of the encapsulant material 32. Blue light emitted by the LED chip 22 mixes with the light emitted by phosphor material 33, and the mixed light transmits out from the lighting apparatus 20.

In yet another embodiment, a layer 34 of the phosphor material including the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor, is coated onto a surface of the envelope 28, instead of being formed over the LED chip 22, as illustrated in FIG. 4. As shown, the phosphor layer 34 is coated on an inside surface 29 of the envelope 28, although the phosphor layer 34 may be coated on an outside surface of the envelope 28, if desired. The phosphor layer 34 may be coated on the entire surface of the envelope 28 or only a top portion of the inside surface 29 of the envelope 28. The UV/blue light emitted by the LED chip 22 mixes with the light emitted by the phosphor layer 34, and the mixed light transmits out. Of course, the phosphor material may be located in any two or all three locations (as shown in FIGS. 2-4) or in any other suitable location, such as separately from the envelope 28 or integrated into the LED chip 22.

In any of the above structures, the lighting apparatus 20 (FIGS. 2-4) may also include a plurality of scattering particles (not shown), which are embedded in the encapsulant material 32. The scattering particles may comprise, for example, alumina, silica, zirconia, or titania. The scattering particles effectively scatter the directional light emitted from the LED chip 22, preferably with a negligible amount of absorption.

Some embodiments include a surface mounted device (SMD) type light emitting diode 50, e.g. as illustrated in FIG. 5, for backlight applications. This SMD is a “side-emitting type” and has a light-emitting window 52 on a protruding portion of a light guiding member 54. An SMD package may comprise an LED chip as defined above, and a phosphor material including the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor as described herein.

In addition to the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor and, optionally, the red-emitting Mn⁴⁺ doped phosphor of formula I, the phosphor material may further include one or more other luminescent materials. Additional luminescent materials such as blue, yellow, red, orange, or other color phosphors may be used in the phosphor material to customize the white color of the resulting light and produce specific spectral power distributions.

Suitable additional phosphors for use in the phosphor material include, but are not limited to:

((Sr_(1−z) (Ca, Ba, Mg, Zn)_(z))_(1−(x+w))(Li, Na, K, Rb)_(w)Ce_(x))₃(Al_(1−y)Si_(y))O_(4+y+3(x−w))F_(1−y−3(x−w)), 0≤x≤1.10, 0≤y≤0.5, 0≤0≤z≤0.5, 0≤w≤x; (Ca, Ce)₃Sc₂S₃O₁₂(CaSiG); (Sr,Ca,Ba)₃Al_(1−x)Si_(x)O_(4+x)F_(1−x):Ce³⁺ (SASOF)); (Ba,Sr,Ca)₅(PO₄)₃(Cl,F,Br,OH):Eu²⁺,Mn²⁺; (Ba,Sr,Ca)BPO₅:Eu²⁺,Mn²⁺; (Sr,Ca)₁₀(PO₄)₆*vB₂O₃:Eu²⁺ (wherein 0<v≤1); Sr₂Si₃O₈*2SrCl₂:Eu²⁺; (Ca,Sr,Ba)₃MgSi₂O₈:Eu²⁺,Mn²⁺; BaAl₈O₁₃:Eu²⁺; 2SrO*0.84P₂O₅*0.16B₂O₃:Eu²⁺; (Ba,Sr,Ca)MgAl₁₀O₁₇:Eu²⁺,Mn²⁺; (Ba,Sr,Ca)Al₂O₄:Eu²⁺; (Y,Gd,Lu,Sc,La)BO₃:Ce³⁺,Tb³⁺; ZnS:Cu⁺,Cl⁻; ZnS:Cu⁺,Al³⁺; ZnS:Ag⁺,Cl⁻; ZnS:Ag⁺,Al³⁺; (Ba,Sr,Ca)₂Si_(1−n)O_(4−2n):Eu²⁺ (wherein 0≤n≤0.2); (Ba,Sr,Ca)₂(Mg,Zn)Si₂O₇:Eu²⁺; (Sr,Ca,Ba)(Al,Ga,In)₂S₄:Eu²⁺; (Y,Gd,Tb,La,Sm,Pr,Lu)₃(Al,Ga)_(5−a)O_(12−3/2a):Ce³⁺ (wherein (0≤a≤0.5); (Ca,Sr)₈(Mg,Zn)(SiO₄)₄Cl₂:Eu²⁺,Mn²⁺; Na₂Gd₂B₂O₇:Ce³⁺,Tb³⁺; (Sr,Ca,Ba,Mg,Zn)₂P₂O₇:Eu²⁺,Mn²⁺; (Gd,Y,Lu,La)₂O₃:Eu³⁺,Bi³⁺; (Gd,Y,Lu,La)₂O₂S:Eu³⁺,Bi³⁺; (Gd,Y,Lu,La)VO₄:Eu³⁺,Bi³⁺; (Ca,Sr)S:Eu²⁺,Ce³⁺; SrY₂S₄:Eu²⁺; CaLa₂S₄:Ce³⁺; (Ba,Sr,Ca)MgP₂O₇:Eu²⁺,Mn²⁺; (Y,Lu)₂WO₆:Eu³⁺,Mo⁶⁺; (Ba,Sr,Ca)_(b)Si_(g)N_(m):Eu²⁺ (wherein 2b+4g=3m); Ca₃(SiO₄)Cl₂:Eu²⁺; (Lu,Sc,Y,Tb)_(2−u−v)Ce_(v)Ca_(1+u)Li_(w)Mg_(2−w)P_(w)(Si,Ge)_(3−w)O_(12−u/2) (where −0.5≤u≤1, 0<v≤0.1, and 0≤w≤0.2); (Y,Lu,Gd)_(2−m)(Y,Lu,Gd)Ca_(m)Si₄N_(6+m)C_(1−m):Ce³⁺, (wherein 0≤m≤0.5); (Lu,Ca,Li,Mg,Y), alpha-SiAlON doped with Eu²⁺ and/or Ce³⁺; Sr(LiAl₃N₄):Eu²⁺, (Ca,Sr,Ba)SiO₂N₂:Eu²⁺,Ce³⁺; beta-SiAlON:Eu²⁺, 3.5MgO*0.5MgF₂*GeO₂:M n⁴⁺; Ca_(1−c−f)Ce_(c)Eu_(f)Al_(1+c)Si_(1−c)N₃, (where 0≤c≤0.2, 0≤f≤0.2); Ca_(1−h−r)Ce_(h)Eu_(r)Al_(1−h)(Mg,Zn)_(h)SiN₃, (where 0≤h≤0.2, 0≤r≤0.2); Ca_(1≤2s−t)Ce_(s)(Li,Na)_(s)Eu_(t)AlSiN₃, (where 0≤s≤0.2, 0≤t≤0.2, s+t>0); (Sr, Ca)AlSi N₃: Eu²⁺,Ce³⁺, and Li₂CaSiO₄:Eu²⁺.

The ratio of each of the individual phosphors in the phosphor material may vary depending on the characteristics of the desired light output. The relative proportions of the individual phosphors in the various phosphor materials may be adjusted such that when their emissions are blended and employed in a device, for example a lighting apparatus, there is produced visible light of predetermined x and y values on the CIE chromaticity diagram.

Other additional luminescent materials suitable for use in the phosphor material may include electroluminescent polymers such as polyfluorenes, preferably poly(9,9-dioctyl fluorene) and copolymers thereof, such as poly(9,9′-dioctylfluorene-co-bis-N,N′-(4-butylphenyl)diphenylamine) (F8-TFB); poly(vinylcarbazole) and polyphenylenevinylene and their derivatives. In addition, the light emitting layer may include a blue, yellow, orange, green or red phosphorescent dye or metal complex, a quantum dot material, or a combination thereof. Materials suitable for use as the phosphorescent dye include, but are not limited to, tris(1-phenylisoquinoline) iridium (III) (red dye), tris(2-phenylpyridine) iridium (green dye) and Iridium (III) bis(2-(4,6-difluorephenyOpyridinato-N,C2) (blue dye). Commercially available fluorescent and phosphorescent metal complexes from ADS (American Dyes Source, Inc.) may also be used. ADS green dyes include ADS060GE, ADS061GE, ADS063GE, and ADS066GE, ADS078GE, and ADS090GE. ADS blue dyes include ADS064BE, ADS065BE, and ADS070BE. ADS red dyes include ADS067RE, ADS068RE, ADS069RE, ADS075RE, ADS076RE, ADS067RE, and ADS077RE. Exemplary quantum dot materials are based on CdSe, ZnS or InP, including, but not limited to, core/shell luminescent nanocrystals such as CdSe/ZnS, InP/ZnS, PbSe/PbS, CdSe/CdS, CdTe/CdS or CdTe/ZnS. Other examples of the quantum dot materials include perovskite quantum dots such as CsPbX₃, where X is Cl, Br, I or a combination thereof.

By use of the embodiments described in the present disclosure, particularly the phosphor materials described herein, devices can be provided producing white light for display applications for example LCD backlight units, having high color gamut and high luminosity. Alternately, by use of the embodiments described in the present disclosure, particularly the phosphor materials described herein, devices can be provided producing white light for general illumination having high luminosity and high CRI values for a wide range of color temperatures of interest (2500 K to 10000 K).

EXAMPLES Example 1: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrBPO₅

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrBPO₅ was synthesized using 2.0789 g of SrCO₃, 0.0384 g of UO₂, and 1.5048 g of BPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 900 degrees Celsius (° C.) in air for 5 hrs. After firing, the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1000° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 6 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrBPO₅.

Example 2: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaBPO₅

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaBPO₅ was synthesized using 2.2533 g of SrCO₃, 0.0311 g of UO₂, and 1.2201 g of BPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 900° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing, the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 900° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 7 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaBPO₅.

Example 3: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrBPO₅ and U⁶⁺-doped BaBPO₅ as a Glass

Both SrBPO₅ and BaBPO₅ can form luminescent glasses with U⁶⁺-doping by taking the above mixtures or the as synthesized powders and firing them at 1200° C. in air until melted. These materials readily form glasses and can just be slow cooled. FIG. 8 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrBPO₅ glass. FIG. 9 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaBPO₅ glass.

Example 4: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped MgAlPO₅

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped MgAlPO₅ was synthesized using 0.7281 g of MgO, 0.0493 g of UO₂, and 2.2254 g of AlPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1300° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 10 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped MgAlPO₅.

Example 5: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Li₂BaP₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Li₂BaP₂O₇ was synthesized using 0.7100 g of Li₃PO₄, 0.0248 g of UO₂, 2.1245 g of BaHPO₄ and 0.4251 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 11 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Li₂BaP₂O₇.

Example 6: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂V₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂V₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.9951 g of CaCO₃, 0.0549 g of UO₂, and 2.3554 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 600° C. and finally 700° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 12 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂V₂O₇.

Example 7: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂V₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂V₂O₇ was synthesized using 2.3897 g of BaCO₃, 0.0330 g of UO₂, and 1.4308 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 600° C. and finally 900° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 13 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂V₂O₇.

Example 8: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped CaMgV₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped CaMgV₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.0608 g of CaCO₃, 0.0289 g of UO₂, 0.4314 g of MgO, and 2.5045 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 700° C. and finally 750° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 14 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped CaMgV₂O₇.

Example 9: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrMgV₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrMgV₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.3396 g of SrCO₃, 0.0248 g of UO₂, 0.3694 g of MgO, and 2.1994 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 700° C. for 5 hrs, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 15 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrMgV₂O₇.

Example 10: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped CaF₂

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped CaF₂ was synthesized using 2.8964 g of CaF₂, 0.1012 g of UO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 16 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped CaF₂.

Example 11: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaF₂

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaF₂ was synthesized using 2.9531 g of BaF₂, 0.0459 g of UO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 810° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 17 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaF₂.

Example 12: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaFCl

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaFCl was synthesized using 1.3647 g of BaF₂, 0.0420 g of UO₂, 0.8759 g of NH₄Cl, 1.5048 g of BaCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 810° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 18 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaFCl.

Example 13: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaFBr

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaFBr was synthesized using 1.1086 g of BaF₂, 0.0341 g of UO₂, 1.3004 g of NH₄Br, 1.2228 g of BaCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 810° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 19 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaFBr.

Example 14: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped CaAl₂B₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped CaAl₂B₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.2945 g of CaCO₃, 0.0353 g of UO₂, 1.3320 g of Al₂O₃, 0.9095 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 20 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped CaAl₂B₂O₇.

Example 15: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂B₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂B₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.5846 g of SrCO₃, 0.0293 g of UO₂, 1.1054 g of Al₂O₃, 0.7548 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 21 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂B₂O₇.

Example 16: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaAl₂B₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaAl₂B₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.7984 g of BaCO₃, 0.0249 g of UO₂, 0.9385 g of Al₂O₃, 0.6408 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 22 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaAl₂B₂O₇.

Example 17: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped CaB₄O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped CaB₄O₇ was synthesized using 1.0567 g of CaCO₃, 0.0411 g of UO₂, 2.1172 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then blended for a third time for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. for 5 hrs in air. FIG. 23 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped CaB₄O₇.

Example 18: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrB₄O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrB₄O₇ was synthesized using 1.7943 g of SrCO₃, 0.0332 g of UO₂, 1.7094 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then blended for a third time for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. for 5 hrs in air. FIG. 24 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrB₄O₇.

Example 19: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₃BO₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₃BO₇ was synthesized using 1.4771 g of SrCO₃, 0.0276 g of UO₂, 1.5606 g of Al₂O₃, 0.3566 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 500° C., 800° C. and finally 1000° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 25 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₃BO₇.

Example 20: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped CaAlB₃O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped CaAlB₃O₇ was synthesized using 1.3926 g of CaCO₃, 0.0379 g of UO₂, 0.7165 g of Al₂O₃, 1.4676 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 500° C. and finally 800° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 26 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped CaAlB₃O₇.

Example 21: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃B₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃B₂O₆ was synthesized using 3.6581 g of CaCO₃, 0.0999 g of UO₂, and 0.8567 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 27 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃B₂O₆.

Example 22: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃B₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃B₂O₆ was synthesized using 3.4167 g of SrCO₃, 0.0631 g of UO₂, and 0.5425 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 28 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃B₂O₆.

Example 23: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃B₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃B₂O₆ was synthesized using 3.3013 g of BaCO₃, 0.0456 g of UO₂, and 0.3921 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 29 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃B₂O₆.

Example 24: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃Al₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃Al₂O₆ was synthesized using 3.1519 g of SrCO₃, 0.0582 g of UO₂, and 0.7329 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 30 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃Al₂O₆.

Example 25: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃Al₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃Al₂O₆ was synthesized using 3.4283 g of CaCO₃, 0.0934 g of UO₂, and 1.1759 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 31 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃Al₂O₆.

Example 26: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂SrAl₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂SrAl₂O₆ was synthesized using 2.2687 g of BaCO₃, 0.8485 g of SrCO₃, 0.0470 g of UO₂, and 0.5920 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 32 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂SrAl₂O₆.

Example 27: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₂Al₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₂Al₂O₆ was synthesized using 1.2537 g of BaCO₃, 1.8758 g of SrCO₃, 0.0520 g of UO₂, and 0.6543 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 33 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₂Al₂O₆.

Example 28: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂SrB₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂SrB₂O₆ was synthesized using 2.4201 g of BaCO₃, 0.9052 g of SrCO₃, 0.0502 g of UO₂, and 0.4312 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 34 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂SrB₂O₆.

Example 29: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₂B₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₂B₂O₆ was synthesized using 1.3469 g of BaCO₃, 2.0152 g of SrCO₃, 0.0558 g of UO₂, and 0.4800 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 35 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₂B₂O₆.

Example 30: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃In₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃In₂O₆ was synthesized using 1.9738 g of CaCO₃, 0.0538 g of UO₂, and 1.8435 g of In₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 36 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃In₂O₆.

Example 31: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃In₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃In₂O₆ was synthesized using 2.2182 g of SrCO₃, 0.0410 g of UO₂, and 1.4046 g of In₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 37 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃In₂O₆.

Example 32: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrB₆O₁₀

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrB₆O₁₀ was synthesized using 1.3964 g of SrCO₃, 0.0258 g of UO₂, and 1.9956 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then blended for a third time for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. for 5 hrs in air. FIG. 38 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrB₆O₁₀.

Example 33: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄P₂O₉

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄P₂O₉ was synthesized using 1.9586 g of SrHPO₄, 0.0576 g of UO₂, and 1.5434 g of SrCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 39 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄P₂O₉.

Example 34: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄P₂O₉

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄P₂O₉ was synthesized using 2.1818 g of CaHPO₄, 0.0866 g of UO₂, and 1.5729 g of CaCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 40 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄P₂O₉.

Example 35: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃P₄O₁₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃P₄O₁₃ was synthesized using 2.7832 g of BaHPO₄, 0.0325 g of UO₂, and 0.5463 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 150° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 300° C., 500° C., 700° C. and finally 800° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 41 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃P₄O₁₃.

Example 36: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃P₄O₁₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃P₄O₁₃ was synthesized using 2.7298 g of SrHPO₄, 0.0406 g of UO₂, and 0.6809 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 150° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 300° C., 500° C., 700° C. and finally 875° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 42 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃P₄O₁₃.

Example 37: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped LiBaF₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped LiBaF₃ was synthesized using 2.5744 g of BaF₂, 0.0400 g of UO₂ and 0.3847 g of LiF. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 810° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 43 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped LiBaF₃.

Example 38: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaMgF₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaMgF₄ was synthesized using 2.1821 g of BaF₂, 0.0439 g of UO₂ and 0.7832 g of MgF₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 810° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 44 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaMgF₄.

Example 39: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄AlPO₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄AlPO₈ was synthesized using 3.2332 g of SrCO₃, 0.0597 g of UO₂, and 0.6744 g of AlPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 45 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄AlPO₈.

Example 40: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₄AlPO₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₄AlPO₈ was synthesized using 3.1713 g of BaCO₃, 0.0438 g of UO₂, and 0.4949 g of AlPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 46 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₄AlPO₈.

Example 41: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄AlPO₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄AlPO₈ was synthesized using 3.3572 g of CaCO₃, 0.0915 g of UO₂, and 1.0329 g of AlPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1300° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 47 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄AlPO₈.

Example 42: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃SrAlPO₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃SrAlPO₈ was synthesized using 2.5481 g of BaCO₃, 0.6354 g of SrCO₃, 0.0470 g of UO₂, and 0.5302 g of AlPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 48 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃SrAlPO₈.

Example 43: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂Sr₂AlPO₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂Sr₂AlPO₈ was synthesized using 1.8292 g of BaCO₃, 1.3683 g of SrCO₃, 0.0506 g of UO₂, and 0.5709 g of AlPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 49 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₂Sr₂AlPO₈.

Example 44: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₃AlPO₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₃AlPO₈ was synthesized using 0.9907 g of BaCO₃, 2.2232 g of SrCO₃, 0.0548 g of UO₂, and 0.6183 g of AlPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 50 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaSr₃AlPO₈.

Example 45: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Al₅P₅O₂₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Al₅P₅O₂₆ was synthesized using 2.2899 g of BaCO₃, 0.0316 g of UO₂, and 1.1911 g of AlPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 51 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Al₅P₅O₂₆.

Example 46: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Ga₅P₅O₂₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Ga₅P₅O₂₆ was synthesized using 2.0102 g of BaCO₃, 0.0278 g of UO₂, and 0.8035 g of Ga₂O₃ and 1.1549 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 500° C., 800° C. and finally 1100° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 52 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Ga₅P₅O₂₆.

Example 47: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆In₅P₅O₂₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆In₅P₅O₂₆ was synthesized using 1.7807 g of BaCO₃, 0.0246 g of UO₂, and 1.0543 g of In₂O₃ and 1.0231 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 500° C., 800° C. and finally 1100° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 53 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆In₅P₅O₂₆.

Example 48: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Al₅V₅O₂₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Al₅V₅O₂₆ was synthesized using 2.1501 g of BaCO₃, 0.0297 g of UO₂, 1.0728 g of NH₄VO₃ and 0.4625 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 900° C. and finally 1000° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 54 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Al₅V₅O₂₆.

Example 49: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Ga₅V₅O₂₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Ga₅V₅O₂₆ was synthesized using 1.9017 g of BaCO₃, 0.0263 g of UO₂, 0.9488 g of NH₄VO₃ and 0.7602 g of Ga₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 900° C. and finally 1000° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 55 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆Ga₅V₅O₂₆.

Example 50: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆In₅V₅O₂₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆In₅V₅O₂₆ was synthesized using 1.6950 g of BaCO₃, 0.0234 g of UO₂, 0.8457 g of NH₄VO₃ and 1.0036 g of In₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 900° C. and finally 1000° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 56 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₆In₅V₅O₂₆.

Example 51: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂O₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂O₄ was synthesized using 2.1140 g of SrCO₃, 0.0391 g of UO₂, and 1.4748 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then blended for a third time for 2 hrs and fired at 1300° C. for 5 hrs in air. FIG. 57 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂O₄.

Example 52: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrAlBO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrAlBO₄ was synthesized using 2.2966 g of SrCO₃, 0.0424 g of UO₂, 0.5470 g of B₂O₃ and 0.8011 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300 C in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 500° C., 800° C. and finally 1000° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 58 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrAlBO₄.

Example 53: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂SiO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂SiO₄ was synthesized using 3.3742 g of CaCO₃, 0.0920 g of UO₂, and 1.0784 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 59 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂SiO₄.

Example 54: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Mg₂SiO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Mg₂SiO₄ was synthesized using 1.6513 g of MgO, 0.1117 g of UO₂, and 1.3107 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 60 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Mg₂SiO₄.

Example 55: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂GeO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂GeO₄ was synthesized using 2.6938 g of CaCO₃, 0.0734 g of UO₂, and 1.4217 g of GeO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1000° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 61 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂GeO₄.

Example 56: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₂GeO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₂GeO₄ was synthesized using 2.7853 g of SrCO₃, 0.0515 g of UO₂, and 0.9966 g of GeO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1000° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 62 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₂GeO₄.

Example 57: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃SiO₅

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃SiO₅ was synthesized using 3.5034 g of SrCO₃, 0.0647 g of UO₂, and 0.5061 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 63 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃SiO₅.

Example 58: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃SiO₅

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃SiO₅ was synthesized using 3.8070 g of CaCO₃, 0.1037 g of UO₂, and 0.8111 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 64 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃SiO₅.

Example 59: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄Al₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄Al₂O₇ was synthesized using 3.3569 g of SrCO₃, 0.0620 g of UO₂, and 0.5855 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 65 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₄Al₂O₇.

Example 60: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄Al₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄Al₂O₇ was synthesized using 3.5581 g of CaCO₃, 0.0970 g of UO₂, and 0.9153 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 66 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₄Al₂O₇.

Example 61: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃Si₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃Si₂O₇ was synthesized using 3.0298 g of CaCO₃, 0.0826 g of UO₂, and 1.2911 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 67 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃Si₂O₇.

Example 62: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₁₂Al₁₄O₃₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₁₂Al₁₄O₃₃ was synthesized using 2.5292 g of CaCO₃, 0.0689 g of UO₂, and 1.5181 g of Al₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1200° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1300° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 68 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₁₂Al₁₄O₃₃.

Example 63: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped MgSiO₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped MgSiO₃ was synthesized using 1.1624 g of MgO, 0.0790 g of UO₂, and 1.8532 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1000° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 69 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped MgSiO₃.

Example 64: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaGeO₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaGeO₃ was synthesized using 2.2637 g of BaCO₃, 0.0313 g of UO₂, and 1.2118 g of GeO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1000° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 70 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaGeO₃.

Example 65: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Mg₃P₂O₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Mg₃P₂O₈ was synthesized using 1.3335 g of MgO, 0.0903 g of UO₂, and 3.0902 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 500° C., 700° C., 850° C. and finally 1000° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 71 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Mg₃P₂O₈.

Example 66: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃V₂O₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃V₂O₈ was synthesized using 2.4980 g of CaCO₃, 0.0681 g of UO₂, and 1.9659 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 250° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 600° C., and finally 1000° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 72 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₃V₂O₈.

Example 67: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃V₂O₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃V₂O₈ was synthesized using 2.7226 g of BaCO₃, 0.0376 g of UO₂, and 1.0868 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 250 C in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 600° C., and finally 1000° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 73 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃V₂O₈.

Example 68: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaMg₂V₂O₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaMg₂V₂O₈ was synthesized using 1.4062 g of BaCO₃, 0.0194 g of UO₂, 0.5801 g of MgO, and 1.6839 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 600° C., and finally 900° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 74 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaMg₂V₂O₈.

Example 69: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaAl₂Si₂O₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaAl₂Si₂O₈ was synthesized using 1.5569 g of BaCO₃, 0.0215 g of UO₂, 0.8125 g of Al₂O₃ and 1.0094 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 75 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaAl₂Si₂O₈.

Example 70: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂Si₂O₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂Si₂O₈ was synthesized using 1.3398 g of SrCO₃, 0.0248 g of UO₂, 0.9347 g of Al₂O₃ and 1.1612 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 76 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrAl₂Si₂O₈.

Example 71: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped CaAl₂Si₂O₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped CaAl₂Si₂O₈ was synthesized using 1.0609 g of CaCO₃, 0.0289 g of UO₂, 1.0917 g of Al₂O₃ and 1.3563 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 77 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped CaAl₂Si₂O₈.

Example 72: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaGa₂Si₂O₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaGa₂Si₂O₈ was synthesized using 1.2688 g of BaCO₃, 0.0175 g of UO₂, 1.2173 g of Ga₂O₃ and 0.8226 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 78 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaGa₂Si₂O₈.

Example 73: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂Al₂SiO₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂Al₂SiO₇ was synthesized using 1.8315 g of CaCO₃, 0.0499 g of UO₂, 0.9423 g of Al₂O₃ and 0.5853 g of SiO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 79 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂Al₂SiO₇.

Example 74: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂BO₃C1

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂BO₃C1 was synthesized using 3.3330 g of CaCO₃, 0.0908 g of UO₂, 0.9332 g of CaCl₂, 0.5854 g of B₂O₃ and 0.0900 g of NH₄Cl. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 850° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 80 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂BO₃Cl.

Example 75: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂PO₄Cl

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂PO₄Cl was synthesized using 1.9026 g of CaHPO₄, 0.0755 g of UO₂, 0.7759 g of CaCl₂, 0.6718 g of CaCO₃ and 0.0748 g of NH₄Cl. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 850° C. and 900° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 81 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₂PO₄Cl.

Example 76: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₅(PO₄)₃Cl

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₅(PO₄)₃C1 was synthesized using 2.3076 g of CaHPO₄, 0.0763 g of UO₂, 0.3137 g of CaCl₂, 0.8205 g of CaCO₃ and 0.0302 g of NH₄Cl. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 850° C. and 900° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 82 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₅(PO₄)₃Cl.

Example 77: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₅(VO₄)₃Cl

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₅(VO₄)₃C1 was synthesized using 2.4578 g of BaCO₃, 0.2914 g of BaCl₂, 0.0378 g of UO₂, and 0.9821 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. and 900° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 83 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₅(VO₄)₃Cl.

Example 78: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped SrO

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped SrO was synthesized using 4.1709 g of SrCO₃, 0.0770 g of UO₂. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 84 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped SrO.

Example 79: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂CaP₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂CaP₂O₇ was synthesized using 2.0287 g of Cs₂CO₃, 0.0168 g of UO₂, 0.6170 g of CaCO₃ and 1.6445 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 250° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. and 700° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 85 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂CaP₂O₇.

Example 80: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂SrP₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂SrP₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.8482 g of Cs₂CO₃, 0.0153 g of UO₂, 0.8290 g of CaCO₃ and 1.4982 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 250° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. and 700° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 86 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂SrP₂O₇.

Example 81: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂CaV₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂CaV₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.8734 g of Cs₂CO₃, 0.0155 g of UO₂, 0.5698 g of CaCO₃ and 1.3452 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 250° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 87 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂CaV₂O₇.

Example 82: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂SrV₂O₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂SrV₂O₇ was synthesized using 1.7184 g of Cs₂CO₃, 0.0142 g of UO₂, 0.7708 g of SrCO₃ and 1.2339 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 250° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 88 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Cs₂SrV₂O₇.

Example 83: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped NaCaPO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped NaCaPO₄ was synthesized using 1.3309 g of Na₂HPO₄, 0.0506 g of UO₂, 0.9195 g of CaCO₃ and 1.2754 g of CaHPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. and 900° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 89 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped NaCaPO₄.

Example 84: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped LiSrPO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped LiSrPO₄ was synthesized using 0.6061 g of Li₃PO₄, 0.0424 g of UO₂, 0.7488 g of SrCO₃ and 1.9221 g of SrHPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 90 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped LiSrPO₄.

Example 85: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped NaSrPO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped NaSrPO₄ was synthesized using 1.0284 g of Na₂HPO₄, 0.0391 g of UO₂, 1.0480 g of SrCO₃ and 1.3299 g of SrHPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. and 900° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 91 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped NaSrPO₄.

Example 86: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped KSrPO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped KSrPO₄ was synthesized using 1.1706 g of K₂HPO₄, 0.0363 g of UO₂, 0.9723 g of SrCO₃ and 1.2339 g of SrHPO₄. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. and 900° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 92 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped KSrPO₄.

Example 87: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped KBaVO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped KBaVO₄ was synthesized using 0.7091 g of K₂CO₃, 0.0277 g of UO₂, 2.0047 g of BaCO₃ and 1.2003 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 300° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. and 900° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 93 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped KBaVO₄.

Example 88: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped KSrVO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped KSrVO₄ was synthesized using 0.8526 g of K₂CO₃, 0.0333 g of UO₂, 1.8032 g of SrCO₃ and 1.4432 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 94 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped KSrVO₄.

Example 89: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped KCaVO₄

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped KCaVO₄ was synthesized using 1.0572 g of K₂CO₃, 0.0413 g of UO₂, 1.5159 g of CaCO₃ and 1.7896 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 95 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped KCaVO₄.

Example 90: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped BaP₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped BaP₂O₆ was synthesized using 2.3388 g of BaHPO₄, 0.0273 g of UO₂, and 1.3505 g of DAP. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 150° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 300° C., 500° C., 700° C. and finally 800° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 96 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped BaP₂O₆.

Example 91: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped CaV₂O₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped CaV₂O₆ was synthesized using 1.2389 g of CaCO₃, 0.0378 g of UO₂, and 2.9253 g of NH₄VO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 600° C. and finally 700° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 97 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped CaV₂O.

Example 92: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₅(BO₃)₃Cl

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₅(BO₃)₃Cl was synthesized using 2.9975 g of SrCO₃, 0.0616 g of UO₂, 0.3617 g of SrCl₂, 0.4765 g of B₂O₃ and 0.0244 g of NH₄Cl. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 800° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 850° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 98 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₅(BO₃)₃Cl.

Example 93: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped LiSrBO₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped LiSrBO₃ was synthesized using 0.9637 g of LiBO₂, 0.0523 g of UO₂, and 2.8310 g of SrCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 700° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 750° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 99 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped LiSrBO₃.

Example 94: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped LiCaBO₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped LiCaBO₃ was synthesized using 1.3844 g of LiBO₂, 0.0751 g of UO₂, and 2.7574 g of CaCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 700° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 100 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped LiCaBO₃.

Example 95: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃GeO₄F

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃GeO₄F was synthesized using 0.4455 g of SrF₂, 0.0192 g of UO₂, 0.7418 g of GeO₂ and 2.5863 g of SrCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1000° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1050° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 101 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃GeO₄F.

Example 96: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃BPO₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃BPO₇ was synthesized using 0.5579 g of BPO₄, 0.0427 g of UO₂, and 3.0914 g of BaCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 102 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃BPO₇.

Example 97: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃BPO₇

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃BPO₇ was synthesized using 0.7535 g of BPO₄, 0.0577 g of UO₂, and 3.1233 g of SrCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 103 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃BPO₇.

Example 98: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃B₆Si₂O₁₆

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃B₆Si₂O₁₆ was synthesized using 0.4798 g of SiO₂, 0.0307 g of UO₂, and 2.7108 g of BaB₂O₄—H₂O. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 750° C. in air for 5 hrs. FIG. 104 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba₃B₆Si₂O₁₆.

Example 99: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃B₂SiO₈

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃B₂SiO₈ was synthesized using 0.4269 g of SiO₂, 0.5162 g of B₂O₃ 0.0546 g of UO₂, and 2.9554 g of SrCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 900° C. and finally 1100° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 105 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃B₂SiO₈.

Example 100: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₁₁B₂Si₄O₂₂

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ca₁₁B₂Si₄O₂₂ was synthesized using 0.8012 g of SiO₂, 0.2422 g of B₂O₃ 0.0939 g of UO₂, and 3.4472 g of CaCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 900° C. and finally 1100° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 106 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ca₁₁B₂Si₄O₂₂.

Example 101: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃Al₁₀SiO₂₀

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃Al₁₀SiO₂₀ was synthesized using 0.2146 g of SiO₂, 1.7276 g of Al₂O₃, 0.0275 g of UO₂, and 1.4859 g of SrCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 1100° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 107 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₃Al₁₀SiO₂₀.

Example 102: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Ba_(6.5)Al₁₁Si₅O₃₃

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Ba_(6.5)Al₁₁Si₅O₃₃ was synthesized using 0.5096 g of SiO₂, 0.9024 g of Al₂O₃, 0.0282 g of UO₂, and 2.0435 g of BaCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 1100° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hrs mill times in between firings. FIG. 108 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Ba_(6.5)Al₁₁Si₅O₃₃.

Example 103: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₁₀Ga₆Sc₄O₂₅

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped Sr₁₀Ga₆Sc₄O₂₅ was synthesized using 0.8929 g of Ga₂O₃, 0.4380 g of Sc₂O₃, 0.0429 g of UO₂, and 2.3207 g of SrCO₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 1100° C. in air for 5 hrs. Then fired at 1100° C., for 5 hrs each, with 2 hr mill times in between firings. FIG. 109 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped Sr₁₀Ga₆Sc₄O₂₅.

Example 104: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped LiBa₂B₅O₁₀

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped LiBa₂B₅O₁₀ was synthesized using 0.2999 g of LiBO₂, 0.0625 g of UO₂, and 2.8761 g of BaB₂O₄—H₂O. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 110 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped LiBa₂B₅O₁₀.

Example 105: Preparation of U⁶⁺-doped LiSr₄B₃O₉

A 3-gram sample of 1% U⁶⁺-doped LiSr₄B₃O₉ was synthesized using 0.4699 g of U₂B₄O₇, 0.0600 g of UO₂, 3.2487 g of SrCO₃ and 0.1934 g of B₂O₃. The sample was ball milled for 2 hrs in a Nalgene bottle using YSZ media. The powder was then transferred to an alumina crucible and fired at 500° C. in air for 5 hrs. After firing the powder was again blended for 2 hrs and fired at 600° C. and 700° C. in air for 5 hrs with ball milling in between firing. FIG. 111 shows excitation spectrum (solid line graph) and emission spectrum (dotted line graph) of U⁶⁺-doped LiSr₄B₃O₉.

While only certain features of the disclosure have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the disclosure. 

The invention claimed is:
 1. A device comprising an LED light source optically coupled to a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor selected from the group consisting of U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors, and combinations thereof; wherein, the U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (A2) Ba_(2−x)[Sr, Ca, Mg]_(x)[P_(1−y), V_(y)]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; wherein 0≤x≤2, 0≤y≤1, and x≠0 when y=0; (A3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[P, V]₂O₉: U⁶⁺; (A4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[P, V]₄O₁₃: U⁶⁺; (A5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₈: U⁶⁺; (A6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₆[B, Al, Ga, In]₅[P, V]₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺; (A8) A₂[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (A9) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]O₄: U⁶⁺; (A10) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]₂O₆: U⁶⁺; (A11) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₇: U⁶⁺; and (A12) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₀[P, V]₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺; the U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (B2) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]X₃: U⁶⁺; and (B3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂X₄: U⁶⁺; the U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (C1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]O₃X: U⁶⁺; (C2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[P, V]O₄X: U⁶⁺; (C4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₅[B, Al, Ga, In]₃O₉X: U⁶⁺; and (C5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]O₄X: U⁶⁺; the U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (D1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[Si, Ge]O₄: U⁶⁺; (D2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]O₅: U⁶⁺; (D3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (D4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][Si, Ge]O₃: U⁶⁺; (D5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]₂O₈: U⁶⁺; (D6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]O₇: U⁶⁺; (D7) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₆[Si, Ge]₂O₁₆: U⁶⁺; (D8) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]O₈: U⁶⁺; (D9) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₁[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]₄O₂₂: U⁶⁺; (D10) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₀[Si, Ge]O₂₀: U⁶⁺; and (D11) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]_(6.5)[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₁[Si, Ge]₅O₃₃: U⁶⁺; and the U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (E1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₄O₇: U⁶⁺; (E2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₆: U⁶⁺; (E3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₆O₁₀: U⁶⁺; (E4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₄: U⁶⁺; (E5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (E6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₄O₃₃: U⁶⁺; (E7) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]O₃: U⁶⁺; (E9) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In, Sc]₂O₅: U⁶⁺; (E10) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₅O₁₀: U⁶⁺; and (E11) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In]₃O₉: U⁶⁺; wherein, A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof X is F, Cl, Br or a combination thereof.
 2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphor selected from the group consisting of: (A2) Ba_(2−x)[Sr, Ca, Mg]_(x) [P_(1−y), V_(y)]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; wherein 0≤x≤2, 0≤y≤1, and x≠0 when y=0; (A3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[P, V]₂O₉: U⁶⁺; (A4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[P, V]₄O₁₃: U⁶⁺; (A5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₈: U⁶⁺; (A6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₆[B, Al, Ga, In]₅[P, V]₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺; (A8) A₂[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (A9) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]O₄: U⁶⁺; (A10) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]₂O₆: U⁶⁺; (A11) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₇: U⁶⁺; and (A12) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₀[P, V]₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺.
 3. A device according to claim 1, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphor selected from the group consisting of: (B2) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]X₃: U⁶⁺; and (B3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂X₄: U⁶⁺.
 4. A device according to claim 1, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphor selected from the group consisting of: (C1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]O₃X: U⁶⁺; (C2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[P, V]O₄X: U⁶⁺; (C4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₅[B, Al, Ga, In]₃O₉X: U⁶⁺; and (C5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]O₄X: U⁶⁺.
 5. A device according to claim 1, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphor selected from the group consisting of: (D1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[Si, Ge]O₄: U⁶⁺; (D2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]O₅: U⁶⁺; (D3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (D4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][Si, Ge]O₃: U⁶⁺; (D5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]₂O₈: U⁶⁺; (D6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]O₇: U⁶⁺; (D7) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₆[Si, Ge]₂O₁₆: U⁶⁺; (D8) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]O₈: U⁶⁺; (D9) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]_(ii)[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]₄O₂₂: U⁶⁺; (D10) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₀[Si, Ge]O₂₀: U⁶⁺; and (D11) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]_(6.5)[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₁[Si, Ge]₅O₃₃: U⁶⁺.
 6. A device according to claim 1, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphor selected from the group consisting of: (E1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₄O₇: U⁶⁺; (E2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₆: U⁶⁺; (E3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₆O₁₀: U⁶⁺; (E4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₄: U⁶⁺; (E5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (E6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₄O₃₃: U⁶⁺; (E7) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]O₃: U⁶⁺; (E9) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In, Sc]₂O₅: U⁶⁺; (E10) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₅O₁₀: U⁶⁺; and (E11) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In]₃O₉: U⁶⁺.
 7. A device according to claim 1, additionally comprising a phosphor of formula I A_(x)MF_(y):Mn⁴⁺   I wherein A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is an absolute value of a charge of the MF_(y) ion; and y is 5, 6 or
 7. 8. A device according to claim 7, wherein the phosphor of formula I is K₂SiF₆:Mn⁴⁺.
 9. A lighting apparatus comprising the device of claim
 1. 10. A backlight apparatus comprising the device of claim
 1. 11. The backlight apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the device comprises a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor selected from the group consisting of Sr₃B₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₃B₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₁₀P₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺, Sr₁₀P₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺, Sr₄AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, Ba₄AlPO₈: U⁶⁺, Sr₂SiO₄: U⁶⁺, Ca₂SiO₄: U⁶⁺, Sr₃Al₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₃Al₂O₆: U⁶⁺, Ca₁₂Al₁₄O₃₃: U⁶⁺, Ca₂Al₂SiO₇: U⁶⁺, Ca₂BO₃Cl: U⁶⁺, Ca₂PO₄Cl: U⁶⁺, Sr₅(BO₃)₃Cl: U⁶⁺, Ca₂GeO₄: U⁶⁺, Sr₂GeO₄: U⁶⁺, NaCaPO₄: U⁶⁺, Ca₃In₂O₆: U⁶⁺, LiSrBO₃: U⁶⁺, LiCaBO₃: U⁶⁺, Sr₃Ga₂O₆: U⁶⁺ and LiSr₄B₃O₉: U⁶⁺.
 12. A television comprising the backlight apparatus of claim
 10. 13. A mobile phone comprising the backlight apparatus of claim
 10. 14. A computer monitor comprising the backlight apparatus of claim
 10. 15. A green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor, selected from [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₈: U⁶⁺ and [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₆[B, Al, Ga, V]₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺.
 16. A device comprising an LED light source optically coupled to a green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor selected from the group consisting of U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphors, U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors, and combinations thereof, wherein the U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (A2) Ba_(2−x)[Sr, Ca, Mg]_(x)[P_(1−y), V_(y)]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; wherein 0≤x≤2, 0≤y≤1, and x≠0 when y=0; (A3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[P, V]₂O₉: U⁶⁺; (A4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[P, V]₄O₁₃: U⁶⁺; (A5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₈: U⁶⁺; (A6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₆[B, Al, Ga, In]₅[P, V]₅O₂₆: U⁶⁺; (A8) A₂[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (A9) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]O₄: U⁶⁺; (A10) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][P, V]₂O₆: U⁶⁺; (A11) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In][P, V]O₇: U⁶⁺; and (A12) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₀[P, V]₆O₂₅: U⁶⁺; wherein, A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; the U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (B2) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]X₃: U⁶⁺; and (B3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂X₄: U⁶⁺; wherein, A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; and X is F, Cl, Br or a combination thereof; the U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (C1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]O₃X: U⁶⁺; (C2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[P, V]O₄X: U⁶⁺; (C4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₅[B, Al, Ga, In]₃O₉X: U⁶⁺; and (C5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]O₄X: U⁶⁺; wherein X is F, Cl, Br or a combination thereof; and the U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphors are selected from the group consisting of: (E1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₄O₇: U⁶⁺; (E2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₆: U⁶⁺; (E3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₆O₁₀: U⁶⁺; (E4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₄: U⁶⁺; (E5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (E6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₄O₃₃: U⁶⁺; (E7) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]O₃: U⁶⁺; (E9) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In, Sc]₂O₅: U⁶⁺; (E10) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₅O₁₀: U⁶⁺; and (E11) A[Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₄[B, Al, Ga, In]₃O₉: U⁶⁺ wherein, A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof.
 17. The device according to claim 16, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped phosphate-vanadate phosphor.
 18. A device according to claim 16, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped halide phosphor.
 19. A device according to claim 16, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped oxyhalide phosphor.
 20. A device according to claim 16, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped silicate-germanate phosphor selected from the group consisting of: (D1) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[Si, Ge]O₄: U⁶⁺; (D2) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]O₅: U⁶⁺; (D3) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[Si, Ge]₂O₇: U⁶⁺; (D4) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][Si, Ge]O₃: U⁶⁺; (D5) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg][B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]₂O₈: U⁶⁺; (D6) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₂[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]O₇: U⁶⁺; (D7) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₆[Si, Ge]₂O₁₆: U⁶⁺; (D8) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]O₈: U⁶⁺; (D9) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₁₁[B, Al, Ga, In]₂[Si, Ge]₄O₂₂: U⁶⁺; (D10) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]₃[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₀[Si, Ge]O₂₀: U⁶⁺; and (D11) [Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg]_(6.5)[B, Al, Ga, In]₁₁[Si, Ge]₅O₃₃: U⁶⁺.
 21. A device according to claim 16, wherein the green-emitting U⁶⁺-doped phosphor is a U⁶⁺-doped alkali earth oxide phosphor. 